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R516 RCF

1998 Honda Fireblade

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,574 mi
Last recorded48,574 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda Fireblade27,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 RCF
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 48,574 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 47,765 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 47,616 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 43,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

One of two rear position lamps not working.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 43,165 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 40,632 miles

Headlamp mask/converter fitted

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 39,151 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 37,725 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 36,675 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 36,675 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 35,831 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 35,810 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,287 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 31,428 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 29,595 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,823 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 25,881 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 24,909 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Fireblade?

Based on 10,512 MOT tests across 945 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
634
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
945
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 145
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 75
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 69
reflector on motorcycle missing 50
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R516 RCF is a 1998 Honda Fireblade in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda Fireblade models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 27,884 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Fireblade fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R516 RCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Fireblade typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Fireblade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R516 RCF registered?

R516 RCF is a 1998 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R516 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 RCF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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